COPY-News Minute: Here is the latest Kansas news from The Associated Press

2010-03-01T12:17:32Z

Associated Press - March 1, 2010 5:14 AM ET

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Kansas lawmakers are considering a tax hike on liquor that would double the tax on wholesale alcohol and raise an estimated $21.8 million to support programs for the developmentally disabled and mentally ill. It would cost residents a few more cents for each beer or glass of wine.

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - The Butler County sheriff says a hunting accident has left a Wichita man in critical condition with a stomach wound. Michael Mellecker told deputies his shotgun went off Saturday when he tripped while walking in tall grass on private land east of El Dorado.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - A body found in the ruins of a Haitian hotel is believed to be a Kansas City-area doctor who's been missing since the destructive earthquake there. His sister says dental records were used to tentatively identify the body as Frank Vaughters.

As a Level 3 sex offender, John Michael Garner is required to report every time he moves from one home to another. Every time. But, police say the 51-year-old Jonesboro man failed to tell them of his latest change of address.

As a Level 3 sex offender, John Michael Garner is required to report every time he moves from one home to another. Every time. But, police say the 51-year-old Jonesboro man failed to tell them of his latest change of address.

As a result of the "Me Too" movement, a number of high-profile men have been accused of sexual harassment and sexual assault. Allegations have led to resignations in Congress - and may have made a difference in a key Senate race.

As a result of the "Me Too" movement, a number of high-profile men have been accused of sexual harassment and sexual assault. Allegations have led to resignations in Congress - and may have made a difference in a key Senate race.

First lady Barbara Bush will be remembered for her commitment to literacy – for both children and adults. She also was a candid speaker, sometimes at odds with GOP, and was fiercely devoted to her family.

First lady Barbara Bush will be remembered for her commitment to literacy – for both children and adults. She also was a candid speaker, sometimes at odds with GOP, and was fiercely devoted to her family.